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PUBLIC HEALTH ACT 2005 - SECT 280

Definitions for pt 4

280 Definitions for pt 4

In this part—

"biomedical study" means a study of the biological determinants of health and disease that establishes the biological basis for preventing, treating and curing disease.

"clinical and applied study" means a study of the effectiveness of strategies to diagnose and treat disease or illness.

"epidemiological study" means a study of the distribution and determinants of health-related states or events in particular populations.

"evaluation and planning study" means a study for—

(a) appraising or measuring the value of a health intervention; or
(b) designing and projecting current and future health services.

"monitoring and surveillance study" means a study for keeping watch over the health of the population or individuals to control the spread of disease and maintain health and well-being.

"register" means the Research Register.

"research" means systematic investigation for the purpose of adding to knowledge about human health and well-being and includes the following—
(a) a biomedical study;
(b) a clinical and applied study;
(c) an epidemiological study;
(d) an evaluation and planning study;
(e) a monitoring and surveillance study.

"Research Register" see section 288 (3) .


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